Logistics & Supply Chain Technology
Logistics and Supply Chain Technology (LGT) is 48 semester hour program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four academic courses totaling 12 semester hours and all required career technical courses. Students can also earn stackable short term certificates and industry certifications. The program is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to prepare for successful entry-level employment in the logistics industry.
Awards
- Certificate
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- Logistics and Supply Chain Technology
- Short Term Certificate
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- Logistics Operations I
- Logistics/Supply Chain Technology
- Warehouse Operation I
- Warehouse Operation II
Industry Certification
National Career Readiness Credential
MSSC Certified Logistics Associate
MSSC Certified Logistics Technician
OSHA 10-hr General Industry Safety/Health
Estimated Program Length
| Award | Length | Credit Hours |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 semester | 9 |
| Certificate of Completion | 4 semesters | 48 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| LGT106 | Workplace Essentials | 3 |
| LGT108 | Introduction to Logistics | 3 |
| LGT110 | Warehouse Operations I | 3 |
| LGT111 | Warehouse Operations II | 3 |
| LGT114 | Supply Chain Fundamentals/Mgmt. | 3 |
| LGT115 | Purchasing in Logistics | 3 |
| LGT120 | Materials Management | 3 |
| LGT127 | Logistics and Regulatory Compliance | 3 |
| LGT132 | Physical Distribution Systems | 3 |
| LGT137 | Warehouse and Inventory Mgmt. | 3 |
| LGT210 | Quality Improvement in SCM | 3 |
| LGT271 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3 |
Required Academic Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| DPT100 | Introductory Computer Skills I | 3 |
| ENG100 | Vocational Technical English | 3 |
| MAH101 | Introductory Mathematics I | 3 |
| SPC103 | Oral Communication Skills | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| LGT117 | Survey/Automated Logistics Systems | 3 |
Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.
Program Contact
Mr. Artemas Holloway, Instructor
Draper Instructional Service Center
334-514-3591
Mr. Matt Poole, Instructor
Tutwiler Instructional Service Center
334-514-8156
Occupational Data*
Logistics is part of nearly every industry, with jobs that focus on purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, shipping and delivery management, and transportation. Salaries in this field vary depending on the type of work involved. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017 materials handlers earned around $34,830 annually, while logisticians earned an average of $75,590. Employment is projected to grow over the next decade, driven by the need for logistics in the transportation of goods in a global economy.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
